Tuesday, December 11, 2012

The Lehigh Valley Rollergirls are proud to announce their
2013 season schedule, listed below. And,
with the start of the 2013 season shortly approaching us, we would like to take
the time to introduce the Captain of the Lehigh Valley Rollergirls’ (LVRG)
Hissy Fits, Lin Diesel and the Captain of the Special Vixens Unit, Wayward
Stay. We asked them both a few questions about their start with LVRG and asked
them to give us their insight into the new season.

Lin Diesel, Hissy Fits Captain

Lin Diesel, now entering her 6th season on the
team and Wayward Stay, entering her 4th season, are both strong role
models as captains because they lead by example.Lin Diesel started with the team because she saw an article in the local GO
Guide with full color pictures of the team in all their glory and she said to
herself, "I have to do this." Wayward Stay started with the team when
a friend asked her to join her in learning how to do some basic derby skills at
a local clinic. She hasn’t stopped skating since.

Both women have
held board of director positions with LVRG, and actively hold other
professional careers. Wayward Stay is the photo director for a local bicycling
magazine, and Lin Diesel is the transportation manager for the Active Learning
Center and Lehigh Valley Martial Arts.

Wayward Stay, Special Vixens Unit Captain

When asked what it
meant to be the Captain of their respective teams, this is how they responded.
Wayward Stay stated “it means a lot to know that my teammates trust me with the
responsibility.”Lin Diesel responded by
saying “being the captain means I can bring my positive influence to practice
every time and try to keep my teammates motivated to be the best players they
can be. I can encourage everyone to learn the new rules and we can implement
them as we learn together.”

Every year, the
Lehigh Valley Rollergirls hold open recruiting for new skaters. Here is the
advice that both captains have for our new recruits.Wayward Stay said “don't give up. It
may seem scary at first, but after you fall a few times, you realize it's not
so bad. Don't be intimidated by the vets on the team. They are your
greatest resource for learning the game. And mostly, give it a try!
Nothing is worse than a missed opportunity.” Lin Diesel added, “my advice
for the new recruits is you can do anything you put your mind to. If you do not
know the game, we will teach you. It will be up to you to push yourself forward
but you do not have to do it alone. There are multiple resources for you to
learn, and with commitment and dedication, you can move forward and become part
of this great organization.”

The Lehigh Valley
Rollergirls are excited to have both women as our captains and look forward to
them leading us to many victories this season. For information about ordering season tickets, please email us at : contactus@lehighvalleyrollergirls.com

Thursday, December 6, 2012

The Lehigh Valley Rollergirls (LVRG) are dedicated to providing an
opportunity for women athletes to achieve their maximum potential, both
athletically and intellectually through the sport of roller derby.

However, LVRG does more than just skate; we
give back to the community. Our members are proud to be positive role models in
the community through our continued volunteer efforts on and off the track.

This season, the
Lehigh Valley Rollergirls teamed up with the Boys and Girls Club of
Bethlehem.LVRG members visited the club
throughout the year, interacting with the children by playing games with them, by
doing crafts together and by spending the much needed quality time they deserve.
Also, many of the Boys and Girls Club
members were our special VIP guests throughout the season and came to watch our
games. They each had front row seats to all
of the hard hitting action.

Throughout the
season to continue our efforts to support the Boys and Girls Club, LVRG
collected items for donation such as toys, toiletries and other necessities. The
Lehigh Valley Rollergirls also were able to raise $1000 through fundraising, and
presented a check to the foundation during the final bout of the season. The
Boys and Girls Club indicated that the financial donation from LVRG will not
only keep the electric on at the club during the winter months, but it will allow
them to run the heat while the children are there as well. The donated
items will be the children’s Christmas presents this year.

This season, the
Lehigh Valley Rollergirls also participated in a charity event called
“Together We Can,” sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Conference of Churches.
This event is a major fundraiser for their soup kitchen, which just fed over
300 people during the week of super storm Hurricane Sandy. The Lehigh
Valley Rollergirls were the skating models for the events’ fashion show.
Each girl modeled two outfits, and many of the attendees purchased the clothing we modeled
to donate to the cause. All the clothing was purchased from local thrift
stores - the message was that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to be fashionable.
In addition to the fashion show, there was an art auction and a person who
played the harp. A $40 ticket to the event fed 150 people, so the $32,000
that was raised will feed 120,000 in the Lehigh Valley.

The Lehigh Valley Rollergirls believe in supporting
our community and we look forward to continuing these efforts in the 2013
season.

About Me

My name is Rose Beef, head coach of the Lehigh Valley Rollergirls.
Created for the skaters by the skaters, the Lehigh Valley Rollergirls are dedicated to providing an opportunity for women athletes to achieve their maximum potential, both athletically and intellectually through the sport of roller derby. Through intensive training, competitive activities and community involvement, the Lehigh Valley Rollergirls strive to embody specific core values including hard work, motivation, perseverance, respect for cultural diversity and continuous personal development. Our members are proud to be positive role models for young people by displaying a sense of good sportsmanship, personal integrity and ethical conduct and look forward to continued growth regionally and nationally.